Renewing interest in the NBA after years away
The writer returns to the NBA with renewed interest after years of following Pirates and Penguins seasons. He recalls favorite teams and stars from the past, notes the Celtics’ dominance, and admires Hakeem Olajuwon’s consistency and talent as a standout MVP contender.
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Neck of the Woods
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Tew
Coach K looks to Duke future amid campus facility push
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski shelved NBA plans and urged Durham leaders to improve athletic and recreational facilities for students and athletes. He praised Duke programs from tennis to lacrosse, noted coaching support needs, and discussed tackling academics and summer school for players.
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Jeff Capel
Pittsburgh Steelers Redskins scrimmage ticket prices cut in Indiana
The charity scrimmage between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins at Indiana University of Pennsylvania lowers admission. Prices drop from 18 12 and 6 to 15 for reserved seating for the July 23 game at George Miller Stadium benefiting a charity.
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Pirates Promote Lawrence County Night at Three Rivers Stadium
The Pirates announce tickets for Lawrence County Night versus the Philadelphia Phillies on June 22 at 7:35 p.m. Tickets cost 17 dollars, include Club Box seating and motorcoach transport. A Pirate Parrot appearance will kickoff sales tomorrow 6 to 7 p.m. at Pizza Joe's New Castle.
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Padres explode for 13 runs in second inning versus Pirates
San Diego sent 17 to the plate in the second, scoring 13 on nine hits three walks and two errors to lead Pittsburgh 13-0. Andy Benes carried a shutout into the seventh before a late burst, while Jay Bell capped the day with a grand slam. The Padres won 15-5.
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John Hope
Hope
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A.J. Sager
Jay Bell
Phil Clark
Young
Plantier
Brad Ausmus
Clark
Ricky Gutierrez
Bip Roberts
Craig Shipley
Gwynn
Jim Leyland
Leyland
Canucks win in overtime to take Stanley Cup final opener
Vancouver star Kirk McLean delivered 52 saves as the Canucks edged the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime. Rangers coach Mike Keenan lauded McLean's playoff heroics while teammates praised his consistency in clutch moments.
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Calgary
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Toronto
Johnny Bower
Ken Dryden
Chicago
Stephane Matteau
Mark Messier
Rockets edge Jazz to clinch West in final seconds
Houston holds off Utah 94 83 to win the Western Conference title series 4 1. Hakeem Olajuwon posted 22 points, 10 rebounds, seven blocks and six assists as Robert Horry and Vernon Maxwell led scoring. Karl Malone scored 31 for the Jazz, who were swept. Rockets advance to face New York Indiana winner in The Summit beginning June 8.
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Vernon Maxwell
Robert Horry
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Otis Thorpe
Kenny Smith
Jeff Hornacek
Karl Malone
Hornacek
John Stockton
Malone
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